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spring event. overview. - what’s it all about?. A programme that feels and acts local at all times 15 years funded by the Big Lottery Fund in 150 areas throughout England

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  1. spring event

  2. overview

  3. - what’s it all about? A programme that feels and acts local at all times • 15 years funded by the Big Lottery Fund in 150 areas throughout England • Resident-driven, building on local talents and aspirations, creating even better places to live now and in the future • Based on an agreed Big Local vision, area profile and plan: at least £1m for grants, loans or just paying for things

  4. outcomes • Communities identify local needs and take action • People will have increased skills and confidence so that they can continue into the future • The community will make a difference • People will feel that their area is an even better place to live

  5. key features • Continuous involvement of residents • Accountable local partnership • Maximising long-term benefit • Building ability and sharing learning • Flexible and realistic • Additional to public money

  6. pathway Summary of the steps • Getting people involved • Exploring your Big Local vision • Forming your Big Local partnership • Creating a Big Local plan • Delivering your Big Local plan • Collecting the evidence • Reviewing your Big Local plan and partnership

  7. reps • Promote and explain Big Local locally • Help each area along the Big Local pathway • Act as a mentor and critical friend • But they are not the worker in the area

  8. Support for areas • Local Trust website with each area having a page • Booklets and resources including Getting Started: £20,000 • The Big Local rep • Monthly newsletter • Learning and networking events • Opportunities to become ‘star people’

  9. partners

  10. Tips • Build on what went before • Focus on involving residents • Be open and transparent • Think about where you want to be in year 11 • Look for quick wins

  11. Think about • Who actually has the power and control (deciding vote, gatekeepers)? • Balancing accountability with flexibility: how ‘light touch’ can we be? • What’s the history of your Big Local area? • Where’s the fun and excitement? • What are the real issues to address?

  12. Remember: Big Local is … • About people, relationships and trust • A long term, community approach • Based on a vision for each community • Asset based, building on strengths • Similar yet different in 150 areas • Based on shared learning

  13. Contacts: • phone: 020 7812 5456 • email: info@localtrust.org.uk or biglocal@localtrust.org.uk • website: www.localtrust.org.uk • twitter: @localtrust #biglocal @debbieladds #biglocal @sallyrawlingsuk #biglocal

  14. Your questions comments, ideas solutions

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